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How strong are the academics at University of New Haven?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
20
Average class size
55%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

New Haven has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
132
10-19
537
20-29
413
30-39
55
40-49
14
50-99
16

Honors Programs

University of New Haven has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on New Haven's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of New Haven:

77%
First-year retention rate
55%
4-year grad rate
62%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of New Haven's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
4.8
43.44
82.08
120.72
159.36
198

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 9
  • Genome Sciences/Genomics 2
  • Biochemistry 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 71
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 24
  • Accounting 14
  • Business Statistics 8
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 5
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
  • Telecommunications Management 2
  • International Marketing 1
  • Actuarial Science 1
  • International Finance 0
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 0
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 0
  • Finance, General 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 22
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 17
  • Computer Science 14
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 1
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 21
  • Chemical Engineering 16
  • Civil Engineering, General 11
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 7
  • Computer Engineering, General 4
  • Engineering, General 2
  • Industrial Engineering 1
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering-Related Fields, Other 4
  • Audio Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 37
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 30
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 30
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 30
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 25
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 6
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 1
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 198
  • Forensic Science and Technology 109
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 33
  • Security and Loss Prevention Services 20
  • Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician 19
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other 0
  • Fire Protection, Other 0
  • Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis 0
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Studies 9
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 9
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 9
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 0
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Financial Mathematics 15
  • Applied Mathematics, General 4
  • Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Nutrition Sciences 12
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
  • Sustainability Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 4
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 4
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 12
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 98
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Public Administration 0
Science Technologies/Technicians
  • Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician 0
Social Sciences
  • International Relations and Affairs 13
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
  • Economics, General 1
  • National Security Policy Studies 0
  • International Economics 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music Technology 26
  • Interior Design 12
  • Graphic Design 9
  • Music Management 6
  • Music, General 5
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 5
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other 5
  • Drawing 0
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 0
  • Painting 0
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 0
  • Illustration 0
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory 0
  • Sculpture 0
  • Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 0
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